Title
Liquor License - Kumo Sushi - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 365020.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jerry Shin, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
20235 N. Cave Creek Road, Ste. 115
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 20, 2025.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I have extensive restaurant leadership experience as a general manager and operator, with a strong record of compliant alcohol service and safe, orderly operations. I understand and will follow Arizona Title 4 and City of Phoenix regulations, including ID verification, refusal of service policies, incident logging, and cooperation with enforcement. Kumo Sushi's operating procedures include staff training prior to serving alcohol, ongoing refresher training, POS prompts for ID checks, and manager-on-duty oversight at all times.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are food-primary, full-service Japanese restaurant beer and wine offerings complement meals,meeting reasonable neighborhood demand without creating bar-centric environment The business activates a retail suite with a high-quality dining option, creating local jobs and contributing sales-tax revenue that benefits the City of Phoenix. Operating hour, staff training, and security practices are tailored to maintain a safe, family-friendly atmosphere in harmony with nearby businesses and residences.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Kumo Sushi - Data
Attachment B - Kumo Sushi - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.